Explore the Family Name Plue
The meaning of Plue
Altered form of German Pflueger. It developed via the intermediate form Pluge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plue has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403 and this improved to 51,723 by 2010, reflecting a modest change of 1.3%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 372 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, a growth of 8.06%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #51,723 | 1.3% |
| Count | 372 | 402 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plue
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Plue surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.51% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic within the Plue surname holders showed the most significant change, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.99% and 1.74% respectively in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.15% to 1.74%, while the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.28% | -2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.74% | -19.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |